We are two weeks into 2019 and we are still riding high on the energy from the new year! We have set some pretty lofty aspirations for the coming year and are looking forward to seeing how things pan out. Ever since the creation of TCP, I have loved having a creative outlet to share my style tips, outfits, travels and dreams with you guys, but it hasn’t always been an easy ride. Keeping up with a blog and two instagram accounts, along with a full-time job, a marriage and well LIFE, has not always been easy. At times it has felt more like a chore and less like a passion, and this year one of my goals is to create only when I feel inspired and/or excited about a product, piece or brand.
This might be a little unrealistic, as many partnerships and collaborations come with deadlines and guidelines, but if I constantly remind myself of this goal, I think it’s attainable for the most part. And I know that Catherine agrees with me on this one. If I am feeling bound by rules and deadlines, then she must be feeling suffocated! I love to have a schedule and guidelines, don’t get me wrong, but everyone needs a little wiggle room. It’s impossible to create when you’re feeling trapped by the rules (aka posting every day, wearing new outfits, linking pieces, cranking out blog posts constantly).
SO — when I found this top on ASOS and saw it says “I AM TRYING, I AM WINNING” it felt like a sign. I am going to try my best to keep up with all of the tasks that come with blogging, while also reminding myself to create for the right reasons, and if I can do that, I can count that as a win.
Liz
January 14, 2019 at 11:04 am (5 years ago)What a gorgeous outfit! And I can totally identify with this post. Wishing you an amazing new year!
Julia Thomas
January 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm (5 years ago)okay so ordered that I am Winning! top as a layering piece. . . will let you know how it works for your mature followers!
Laura
January 14, 2019 at 3:01 pm (5 years ago)Love this outfit so much and I love the I am trying, I am winning! I can totally relate to this!!
xo, Laura
Lyddiegal
January 14, 2019 at 3:46 pm (5 years ago)It’s true, the more rules and deadlines you have the less the blog feels like a hobby and the more it feels like a job. I think you need to make sure that the blog remains a space you enjoy dedicating your time to.
Chic on the Cheap
Laura Leigh
January 14, 2019 at 6:22 pm (5 years ago)This look is absolutely everything! You are totally rocking it gal! LOVE!
xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese
Hillary Conheady
January 14, 2019 at 11:37 pm (5 years ago)Love this!! I often feel like I have to follow the “rules” also, but remind myself to relax and take a step back every now and then!
xo, Hillary | hillheady.com
Stephanie
January 15, 2019 at 9:36 am (5 years ago)I like that you’re giving yourself some wiggle room. I think that’s super important when it comes to blogging!
Renee || Getting Fit Fab
January 15, 2019 at 11:17 am (5 years ago)You always need to give yourself grace with blogging. I love the title of this post too.
DTKAustin
January 15, 2019 at 11:41 am (5 years ago)I love that cami that you are wearing! This outfit is so cool and you are rocking it!
Denise Kokinis
January 18, 2019 at 7:49 pm (5 years ago)Totally just loving your mantra for going into the new year! I know, sometimes I feel like mine is more a chore than something I love!
I love how you styled and layered this outfit. I may need this bottom layer top!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
Greta
January 20, 2019 at 1:34 pm (5 years ago)Girl, you’re like super woman. I don’t know how you do it all! I think you’re doing such a fab job.
Kristina
January 21, 2019 at 9:00 am (5 years ago)I love ASOS and that skirt is too cute!!
Kristina
January 21, 2019 at 9:01 am (5 years ago)I love ASOS and that skirt is too cute!!